Authorities are conducting a search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in southern Arizona, noting the lack of evidence she was taken across the U.S.–Mexico border despite protocol activation in such cases.
The search for Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman missing in southern Arizona, has prompted local authorities to activate federal border protocols, which come into play for disappearances near the U.S.–Mexico border. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that while they are investigating all leads, there is no evidence to suggest that Guthrie has been taken across the border into Mexico. The confirmation of her location remains a critical point for investigators as they continue their search.
Retired FBI agent Jason Pack emphasized that coordination across the border does not require concrete evidence of a disappearance in Mexico, as the protocol is automatically triggered in such situations. He indicated that law enforcement takes any disappearance near the border seriously, ensuring all possible scenarios are explored, despite the lack of current evidence connecting Guthrie to Mexico.
The case highlights the complexities of investigating missing persons cases near international boundaries, where jurisdictional issues can add layers of difficulty to the search efforts. As the situation develops, coordination with federal agencies is crucial, and the authorities remain committed to uncovering the truth behind Guthrie’s disappearance, without jumping to conclusions based on assumptions or unfounded theories.
